Motorist identified in fatal crash in Lenox

Police have released the name of the motorist who was killed Sunday afternoon after he lost control of the SUV he was driving and crashed on westbound Interstate 94 near County Line Road in Lenox Township.

William Skerchock, 73, of Macomb Township, died after his vehicle left the roadway and struck a guardrail about 2:50 p.m. Sunday, according to a news release issued by the Michigan State Police.

Witnesses told investigators they saw a dog jumping around in the passenger compartment of the SUV before the crash and police say it’s possible Skerchock was distracted while driving. The driver and dog were pronounced dead at the scene.